Thames Barrier Annual Closure

The Thames Barrier, which protects 125 square km of London from tidal flooding, is to carry out its annual full tide test closure on Sunday 29 September.




Convicted waste fraudster has more than 9 years added to jail time for failing to repay £1.3 million in ill-gotten gains

A convicted waste criminal has had an additional 9 years and 4 months added to his current 7 and a half year fraud sentence.




Hundreds of trees planted in a pilot to help reduce flood risk

Launch of a natural flood management pilot project to help reduce the risk of flooding from the River Aire




Work to start on damaged culvert in Buxton, Derbyshire

The Environment Agency and Derbyshire County Council will undertake repairs to help keep people and homes safe.




£1 million project to reduce flood risk in Earby is complete

A culvert in a Lancashire town has been repaired to protect homes and businesses from flooding.